Orville Lee Wells' Obituary
Orville Lee Wells, 68, of Martinsville, Illinois, formerly of Oakley, Illinois, passed away at 6:17 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, Illinois. He was born on June 12, 1941, near Marshall, Illinois, the son of Hartsel Wells and Emma May Bennett Wells. Survivors include his brothers, Clyde Wells and wife Shirley of Oakley, IL, and Ronald Wells of Marshall, IL; sisters, Norma Howlett of Sarasota, FL, Linda Kelsheimer and husband Ron of Bethany, IL, Marcella Farrell and husband Larry of Marshall, IL, and Sharon Wells of Sullivan, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doit, Eugene, and Donald Wells and sisters, Rosie and Betty Fowler. Orville worked as a laborer on farms in the Oakley, IL area. At his request, Orville will be cremated and there will be no services. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL, assisted the family with the arrangements. SERVICES Service Visitation
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